Religious Studies Hinduism
The study of Hinduism within the field of religious studies involves examining the beliefs, practices, rituals, texts, deities, and history of one of the world's oldest and most diverse religious traditions. Scholars explore concepts such as dharma (duty/righteousness), karma (action and its consequences), moksha (liberation), the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara), the caste system, the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita, as well as various schools of philosophy and sects within Hinduism. The field also considers the impact of Hinduism on culture, society, politics, and the environment in India and around the world.